Betty Ann Rea, 85, of Gahanna, died March 1, 2019.
She was known as a loving mother and also the “very best grandmother.” She worked as the head cook for many schools in the Gahanna City School District for several years.
She was born Dec. 22, 1933, in Union County, to the late Mitchell and Mable Eastman.
She is survived by her children, Madeline (James) Fogg, Debra (Robert) Hicks, Bonnie (Pat) Davis, Robert (Terri) Rea and Jeffrey (Susan) Rea; grandchildren, Scott Fogg, Robert Hicks, Chad (Nicole) Azeltine, John (Toni) Jacobs, Aaron (Andy Thompson) Rea and Courtney and Madisson Rea; many great-grandchildren; and numerous loving family members.
Her family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna. A brief graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mifflin Cemetery, 218 Agler Rd., Gahanna.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alzfdn.org.
To leave memories and offer condolences, visit www.schoedinger.com.